Negative again.
After a reassuring new test, Jean Castex ended his isolation this Saturday, seven days after having been in contact with the director of the Tour de France, himself infected with Covid-19.
"In accordance with the health protocol, seven days after contact with a person who was declared positive [...], the Prime Minister was tested today", relates Matignon.
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“The test result is negative.
The Prime Minister will therefore no longer be in isolation or telework from this afternoon, ”concludes this source.
The head of government was isolated after the contact and had to change his agenda to stay in Matignon, the Council of Ministers on Wednesday having notably taken place entirely by videoconference.
Isolated
A first test carried out on Tuesday had already proved negative, but the protocol provided that Jean Castex undergoes a new test seven days after contact and that he remains isolated until then.
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The Prime Minister took his place exactly one week ago in the Tour management's car, alongside Christian Prudhomme, to follow the 8th stage.
"They both wore a mask and respected the barrier gestures", reassured Matignon.